20 December
The Caversham Harriers Walking Group (11) met in Green Island at 1pm and walked through Sunnyvale, Fairfield, Waldronville and back to Green Island. WE got back at 3.20pm and would have walked 12 km. Craig and Martin were part of the group.
21 December
As Craig was unable to walk Denise joined me for an 8am walk starting at the Esplanade, St Clair and walked to Normanby and back. It took 3 hrs and 40 mins and estimate it was a 20km walk. It was longer than I thought.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Some Interesting Walks
Friday 5 December
After school at 4.15pm Danny Knudson and I walked from school to Tomahawk and back.
Saturday 6 December
The Caversham Harrier's Walking group (10) left the Woodhaugh Gardens at 1.05pm. We went along North Road to Buccleugh Street. It was a steep climb up to Pinehill Road. We detoured down Truby King Road.We went up Campbell's Road until we came to the end of the road. We then walked back to the Gardens via some alternative roads. The walk was about 10km
Sunday 7 December
Craig and I left his house around 8.40am and walked down to Tunnel Beach. It was very blustery when we got to the end of the track. We went through the tunnel to the beach. We were lucky enough to see a sea lion. The track was quite steep with the whole walk being around 5km return.
Friday, December 5, 2008
To Airport and Back
Gosh it has been a while since I last did a blog. With school being very busy I have just done my daily 5km walk with the occasional day missed.
Last weekend (28-30 Nov) I was in Christchurch and stayed with my sister in Sockburn. On the Sunday I decided to walk up Yaldhurst Road for 25 minutes and return. When I got to the intersection with Harewood Road it was only 3km to the airport. I decided to go there and return to my sister's place. The 15 km round trip took 2.5 hours. It was very satisfying as the trip always seemed so long by car.
I have finished the Hill City Spring Series of 5km walk over six consecutive Thursdays starting at 6pm. There were not a lot of walkers but was pleased to record a PB for one of the walks.
Times were:
Walk 1 37:45 mins
Walk 2 37:07
Walk 3 37:35
Walk 4 36:35 (a PB)
Walk 5 37:54
Walk 6 39:50
Last weekend (28-30 Nov) I was in Christchurch and stayed with my sister in Sockburn. On the Sunday I decided to walk up Yaldhurst Road for 25 minutes and return. When I got to the intersection with Harewood Road it was only 3km to the airport. I decided to go there and return to my sister's place. The 15 km round trip took 2.5 hours. It was very satisfying as the trip always seemed so long by car.
I have finished the Hill City Spring Series of 5km walk over six consecutive Thursdays starting at 6pm. There were not a lot of walkers but was pleased to record a PB for one of the walks.
Times were:
Walk 1 37:45 mins
Walk 2 37:07
Walk 3 37:35
Walk 4 36:35 (a PB)
Walk 5 37:54
Walk 6 39:50
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Roslyn - Whare Flat Road
On the morning following the General Election, Craig and I met at Roslyn around 8.30am. There was a stiff breeze so was glad I had my gloves and beanie. We walked up Taieri Road and onto Three Mile Hill Road. A short way up we turned right onto the Flagstaff - Whare Flat Road. (4.5km) We initially planned to go to the Bullring but decided to turn back after we almost got there. I was amazed at the number of cars going both ways on this gravel road. The breeze had subsided on our walk up and most of the way back.
We walked back to Wakari and turned left onto Helensburgh Road then Balmacewen Road (it started to rain here) onto Highgate and back to Roslyn. The walk took 2hrs 20 mins and we think this would be around 12km.
We walked back to Wakari and turned left onto Helensburgh Road then Balmacewen Road (it started to rain here) onto Highgate and back to Roslyn. The walk took 2hrs 20 mins and we think this would be around 12km.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Mount Cargill to Signal Hill
Sunday 2 NovemberOn this day Craig and I met at the Gardens at 8.30am and walked along North Road and up Mount Cargill Road until we came to the Cleghorn Street walkway. We had to wait until this month as the track is closed in September and October because of lambing.
The first part of the walk was alonga road until we reached the farm land. We had to look carefully for orange triangular markers. On the steep walk we looked back to some impressive views of the harbour looking down to the "heads".
When we got to Signal Hill we went down a road which bypassed the monument. We got back to our cars at 11am.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Old Soldier's Monument
Since my last blog entry I have had the 150th School Reunion celebrations which has taken up a lot of my time.
Today the walking group (of 13) started off from the Anderson's Bay shopping area and headed off to Tomahawk. Once at Tomahawk we followed the Walking track sign to the lagoon. From here it was up hill to the monument. It was a gradual climb. It was a strong tail wind to the top and once there it was very blustery and cold. From here it was all downhill into a head wind along Highcliff Road. The 10km walk took exactly two hours.
On the last two Thursday nights I have taken part in the Hill City Super Six 5km walks. On both occasions I did PB's - 37:45min and 37:.07 min which were very satisfying.
Ross Creek - Yesterday Danny Knudson and I walked through Ross Creek whic was a nice way to end the school week.
Today the walking group (of 13) started off from the Anderson's Bay shopping area and headed off to Tomahawk. Once at Tomahawk we followed the Walking track sign to the lagoon. From here it was up hill to the monument. It was a gradual climb. It was a strong tail wind to the top and once there it was very blustery and cold. From here it was all downhill into a head wind along Highcliff Road. The 10km walk took exactly two hours.
On the last two Thursday nights I have taken part in the Hill City Super Six 5km walks. On both occasions I did PB's - 37:45min and 37:.07 min which were very satisfying.
Ross Creek - Yesterday Danny Knudson and I walked through Ross Creek whic was a nice way to end the school week.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Kelly's Canter
Saturday 18 October 2008
The first of the club's summer walks was held starting from Port Chalmers. 15 members turned up. Craig picked me up from St Leonards and we met the walkers opposite New World. Rain was threatening and it was quite windy.
We walked over Back Beach, the opposite way to the half marathon, then onto Carey's Bay. We went up past the cemetery coming out on Mount Street. From here it was the back road to Sawyer's Bay and along SH 88 to our cars. A walk of around 10km.
The first of the club's summer walks was held starting from Port Chalmers. 15 members turned up. Craig picked me up from St Leonards and we met the walkers opposite New World. Rain was threatening and it was quite windy.
We walked over Back Beach, the opposite way to the half marathon, then onto Carey's Bay. We went up past the cemetery coming out on Mount Street. From here it was the back road to Sawyer's Bay and along SH 88 to our cars. A walk of around 10km.
Sunday 19 October 2008On Friday night Craig suggested we do the Kelly's Canter (4km return) walk up to Puhetapi starting from the Palmereston Railway Station. We left at 2pm with mainly runners but a number of the participants finished up walking as it is a very steep walk. The first part was a steady climb but the last stretch to the Cairn was almost on knees to get up. Once at the top we had to come down the other side of the hill. It was equaly steep and I had to be carefully not to slip or fall. On two parts I had to crouch and slide down almost on my bottom. Once that section was over Craig and I were able to walk at a steady pacee to the finish. My time was 51:26 minutes. My goal was to do the walk in less than one hour. It took 29 minutes to get to the Cairn.
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